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Gift guide: what to buy for teenagers

Their birthday is fast approaching and it’s been a few years since you were a teen. 'What do they even like?', you think to yourself, and the stress starts to kick in. No need to fear, with this list of go-to gifts for all kinds of personalities and interests.

We've chosen the top six gifts for five different categories to help you start your gift-hunting journey.

Tech lover

If they're always buying the latest gadgets and have a nice little collection of tech, we think it's safe to say that a tech-related gift will impress. Electronics can get a little expensive, so set yourself a budget and get looking. Below are the top six tech picks for teens.

Accessorise

From monogrammed pouches to stylish watches, there are almost too many options when it comes to accessories for teens. It’s all about finding what gift is the right one, so just take note of their style; if they live in their sneakers, opt for a fresh pair, or go for a watch or another piece of jewellery if that's their preference.

Beauty and grooming

With teenage years being chaotic to say the least, give them a gift that will make them feel a little special and fresh. For girls, you can’t go wrong with a floral perfume and bath bombs, and for the boys a cologne or hair product can be a winner.

Traveller

For those teens who are starting to explore out from their hometown already, get a gift to help prepare them, whether it’s a portable charger for those long trips, a backpack to hold all of their essentials or even a world map where they can scratch off all the places they have visited.

The hard-to-buy-for

Most teenagers will fit into this category, which is hard when you'd love to get them a gift that they would really like. Here are a few more ideas that may just fit the brief from the quirky to the lifesaving gift card when they inevitably say they don't know what they want.